On this day in 1879 - In Utica, New York, Frank W. Woolworth opened his first 5 and 10-cent store.

Quote:

"The significance of a man is not in what he attains but rather in what he longs to attain." - Kahlil Gibran

Fact:

Sir Ian Wilmut, (born July 7, 1944) is an English embryologist and Chair of the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He is best known as the leader of the research group that first cloned a mammal from an adult somatic cell, a Finnish Dorset lamb named Dolly, born on July 5, 1996.

EMU Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline:

The Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline is active and available to faculty and staff. Established by the Board of Regents in January 2007, the Hotline includes a toll-free telephone number and website where individuals can report, anonymously if they choose, an ethical or compliance-related issue involving any Eastern employee. The Hotline is operated by Global Compliance, a leading global provider of comprehensive, integrated compliance solutions. The toll-free number and website are available 24/7, 365 days a year. The toll-free number is 866-213-4862. The website can be accessed at Compliance Helpline.

Reminders

| Friday, February 22, 2013

SPECIAL NOTICES:

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Do you need your income taxes prepared? Let IRS certified EMU students from the Accounting Club and Beta Alpha Psi help you for FREE. This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides tax preparation to students and taxpayers with a total annual income of $51,000 or less. Tax preparations will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Location and dates are as follows:

Social Security Card(s) for all people being claimed by you, or a Social Security Number Verification Letter issued by Social Security Administration for all people being claimed by you or a Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Assignment Letter(s)

Total Paid for Daycare and the Provider's Business Employer Identification Number or the Provider's Social Security Number

Contact David Teague at dteaguej@emich.edu or Evan Scarbrough at escarbro@emich.edu with questions.

STIGMA AND FEAR MUST END NOW: Many people in the community suffer from mental health illnesses and have thoughts of suicide. While these topics are tough to talk about, it is very important that they be addressed with honesty and openness throughout our campus community. S.A.F.E. (Stigma And Fear End) NOW is a new mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign aimed to educate the EMU campus community on these topics and to help break down the stigmas that prevent us from addressing these topics fearlessly. Please join them in spreading the awareness and helping others by promoting and attending S.A.F.E. NOW's Winter Series for 2013. For a complete list of the week's events, please visit (and "like") the S.A.F.E. NOW Facebook Page or go to S.A.F.E. NOW Blog. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Bryan Michalowski by email at bmichalo@emich.edu or by phone at 734-395-3202.

MAGIC PROGRAM SEEKS FACULTY & STAFF MENTORS: Mentorship Access and Guidance In College (MAGIC) is seeking mentors to support foster care alumni who are attending EMU. MAGIC is searching for caring and committed EMU faculty and staff members who are interested in a becoming a mentor to students participants. Mentoring with the MAGIC program will provide an excellent opportunity for community service and engaging with EMU students. Potential mentors should be able to:

complete the MAGIC mentorship training

commit to 6 months of mentorship

be able to spend 4 hours per month with their mentee

pass a criminal background check

Interested applicants should complete a MAGIC mentor application which can be found on our website at MAGIC homepage. Contact the MAGIC staff with any questions at 487-0899 or email at emu_magic@emich.edu.

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY UPDATES:If your Department Directory listing is not accurate, please send the updated information to: dept_directory@emich.edu. For questions, contact Debra Burke at 487-6895 or by e-mail at dburke15@emich.edu. Please note that personal directory listings are populated by Banner and you will need to contact Academic HR or Staff HR to update personal listings.

POST AN EVENT TO THE EVENTS CALENDAR: To submit a new event, click on Submit an Event, or go to the EMU website, click "calendars," then click the green button labeled "Submit an Event" (located on the bottom left) and enter your event information. If you need help or have questions, please contact Debra Johnson at djohn144@emich.edu or call 487-2484. All events are subject to approval.